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Will RFID overtake the barcode? Every year, RFID adoption picks up the pace, moving into different verticals and finding new applications. The burning question is: will RFID replace the barcode, and if so when?

Datalogic tracks baggage in Fiumicino: ADR (Airports of Rome) Datalogic Group has realised thirty omnidirectional reading tunnels to improve baggage handling for the 'Leonardo da Vinci' airport in Rome. AM Labels wins Bosch Siemens Home Appliances business AM Labels Limited (AML) has been chosen by the prestige manufacturer, Bosch Siemens Home Appliances (B/S/H/) to upgrade its mobile computer and scanning equipment. Zetes to deliver 9500 biometric kits to the DRC in support of the 2011 presidential elections Automatic identification solutions and services provider Zetes has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 9500 mobile biometric kits for Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in support of the 2011 presidential elections. OpalTec triumphs at Business Awards OpalTec International, provider of barcode and mobility solutions, has won a prestigious Bristol Evening Post Business Award. Apple's iPhone and iPod touch enhanced with Socket Mobile wireless 2D barcode scanner Socket Mobile, Inc., provider of mobile productivity solutions, has announced Apple iPhone and iPod touch OS 4 compatibility for the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7X and its antimicrobial equivalent, the CHS 7XRx. Codegate Wimbledon Centre Court appearance for 15th consecutive year Building on the success of previous years the mobile data specialist Codegate is once again supplying the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) with a mobile access control system for its annual Championships at Wimbledon. QK Cold Stores Choose Belgravium Solution and selects “Rugged by Design” Boston 8500 handheld and “Monaco 7100” truck mounted terminals. Psion Teklogix and Mobile Tornado Partnership Brings Push-to Services to Rugged Mobile Devices Mobile Computing Manufacturer to Integrate Push to Talk, Push to Locate and Push to Alert Software for Enhanced Real Time Communication in the Field. SAGE and TOSHIBA TEC offer All-in-One to support tough SME marketplace in Spain Retail Specialists TOSHIBA TEC and UK based Business Software and Service Provider, Sage, have entered into a distribution agreement for Spain. MMCC Consultants Develops Mobile IT System in the Fight Against Counterfeit Goods MMCC Consultants have developed a new mobile data capture and reporting application for property consultancy Intellekt Ltd. Zetes Open Days -1st June and 29th June 2010 Morrisons, Nike, Superdrug, Cranfield, NITL, Faber Music, Seachill, Grosvenor Consulting and Hendersons to speak at the Zetes Open Days OATSystems Announces Three-Year Contract Extension with Airbus OATSystems announced at the recent RFID Journal Live event that Airbus has extended its contract for OATSystems’ expert Auto-ID and RFID software services for an additional three years. Datalogic Mobile Technology 'maximises customer service' at Strack & Van Til Sometimes the use of technology is leveraged best by smaller and more nimble enterprises. Zetes steps up expansion across North Europe region Zetes announces it is reinforcing its Nordics team and is moving its operation in the Nordic Region to new premises in the Copenhagen city-centre. Belgravium launches new mobile computing solutions website In order to highlight the range and diversity of rugged mobile computing solution offerings available to potential clients Belgravium has recently redeveloped its core website. RFID technology enables efficient use of assets in gas cylinder industry UPM Raflatac and Technology Solution Partners LLC have jointly developed a curved UHF RFID tag as part of a gas cylinder tracking and production solution called Trakaid CyTrack. Episys simplifies all labelling at Magnaflux Magnaflux is implementing the Ultimate Gold labelling system from Episys in a bid to transform their labeling. Elf™, Datalogic Mobile’s new professional PDA, blazes onto the market Includes Video Review Elf™ is ready to revolutionize mobile computing with its unprecedented features, technology and speed. Welspun picks up performance with Empirica Stock accuracy has been increased to over 99 per cent and managers have real-time visibility and control over task scheduling to help them allocate resources more effectively and meet delivery commitments. Two Technologies ultra-rugged handheld computer Hydrus Luna features Optional RFID Two Technologies, Inc. has introduced the Hydrus Luna RFID, an ultra-rugged and powerful hand held computer designed for long-term daily operation in the harshest working conditions. Zetes renews over 6900 ‘quick check’ scanners for Waitrose Zetes was awarded a contract with Waitrose to supply and support 6940 hand held devices available for shoppers who use the Quick Check self-scanning system. Codegate delivers bespoke enterprise mobility platform for The Garden Centre Group The Garden Centre Group has successfully upgraded its existing mobile stock control infrastructure with a tailor made ‘future proof’ enterprise mobility platform.

Related Research WHITE PAPER: How barcodes add brand value By Charlie Trumpess, Datalogic There cannot be many places in the world that are not familiar with bar codes RFID Technology for Warehouse and Distribution Operations This white paper provides an overview of RFID technology and how it may be applied to warehousing and distribution operations. It will describe the technology and its maturity, standards and industry initiatives, and will also provide examples of how RFID technology can be best used in warehouses and distribution centers. Practice performance expectations for smart packaging Chris Cook, field application specialist, Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid) Systems and Mark Brown, vice president of professional services RFID4U There seems to be a common expectation among radio frequency identification (RFID) newcomers that putting an inexpensive, passive smart label on a box will create an accounting nirvana. Download this white paper. Increasing security in the supply chain with electronic security markers Joseph Pearson, business development manager, Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid) Systems presents a white paper. Scaling from Pilot to Implementation Enu Waktola, Strategy Manager, Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid™) Systems; Vijay Sarathy, Product Marketing Director This paper addresses relevant hardware and software considerations that companies will have take into account when attempting to scale from a small RFID pilot to a full-blown RFID deployment. Understanding the Gen 2 Smart Label Supply Chain: What Retail Supply Chain Professionals Need to Know Sheri Phillips, IBM Supply Chain Consulting; Peter Bloch, NCR Corporation – Systemedia Division; Tammy Stewart, Texas Instruments This white paper details the Gen 2 smart label manufacturing processes to make retail supply chain professionals aware of the lead time requirements and how important their initial input is in keeping the supply chain demand-driven. Maximizing RFID Performance on Consumer Product Cases and Pallets Chris Cook, Field Application Specialist - Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid™) Systems This white paper identifies the product and packaging variables that affect the performance of RFID smart labels, and provides advice on the appropriate measures to take to address difficult data reads. EPC Mandates, Momentum and Milestones in the Retail Supply Chain Enu Waktola, Retail Supply Chain Marketing Manager, Texas Instruments RFID Systems The first-generation of EPC technology helped the market meet earlier mandates. Gen 2 will drive companies to remodel their supply chain business processes and redeploy their economic assets for long-term gains. Momentum built in 2005, will spark further RFID innovation in 2006. Quick Diary Dates 360°IT 22nd - 23rd September 2010, Earls Court 8th Annual Telematics Munich 2010 3-4 November, Munich, Germany IMHX 2010 16th - 19th November, Birmingham 2010 Seminar 15th July -Developing a sustainable B2B integration strategy Digital Edition Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine Read the latest digital edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine. Available to read on-line anytime. View it now  - it's absolutely FREE! Sponsored Links Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) If you’re involved in the exciting and mission-critical world of transport and distribution, make sure you subscribe to Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) aimed at fleet and transport professionals just like you. Logistics Handling The international resource for material handling & logistics YourTechTV.com Watch thousand of supply chain technology videos in one place.